Patrick Karl Short

Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Lawyer

The Law Firm of Patrick Short

Rockwall, TX

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Licensed for 41 years, Patrick Karl Short is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer in Rockwall Texas who attended California Western School of Law

Practice Areas

Personal Injury (28%)

Criminal Defense (27%)

DUI / DWI (11%)

Drug Crimes (6%)

Domestic Violence (6%)

Federal Crimes (6%)

Sex Crimes (6%)

Business Law (5%)

Seal or Expunge Criminal Record (5%)

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Licenses and certifications last validated October, 2025

Bar Licenses

Texas

Active - Member in Good Standing

1984

Specialty Certifications

Board Certified Specialist
Personal Injury Trial Law

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2014

Board Certified Specialist
Criminal Law

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

1989

Education

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor

1982

Associations

Member

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

1988

Life Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Commercial Recognitions

Recognized for Community Leadership

Lawyer Legion

2025

Recognized for Professional Involvement

Lawyer Legion

2025

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Patrick Karl Short
The Law Firm of Patrick Short
603 White Hills Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087

www.patrickshort.com

Office: 972-771-1441

Fax: 972-771-0377

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